ECOWAS expresses concerns over inadequate power supply and high tariffs
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ECOWAS expresses concerns over inadequate power supply and high tariffs

The Economic Community of West African States has raised concerns about the insufficient electricity generation, high tariffs, and limited access to energy in the region. During a weekly press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, Mines, Water Resources, Digitalisation, and Postal Services, Sediko Douka, highlighted the critical role of infrastructure in development. Douka noted, "The energy sector, a key focus area for ECOWAS, currently has a total installed production capacity of 25,421 GW, predominantly from thermal sources (77%), hydroelectric sources (22%), and solar/wind sources (1%). The electrification rate has risen from 45% in 2019 to an average of 53% in 2023. ...
Major News: Secondus, Sekibo and others show solidarity for Tinubu and Fubara
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Major News: Secondus, Sekibo and others show solidarity for Tinubu and Fubara

In an unexpected turn of events, Uche Secondus, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, along with key members of the Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State for the upcoming 2023 general elections, have announced their backing for President Bola Tinubu and the governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara. During a press conference in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Dr. Abiye Sekibo, the former Minister of Transportation and Director-General of PDP-PCC Rivers State, officially revealed this declaration. Among the notable figures present at the briefing were Austin Opara, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives; Celestine Omehia; Tele Ikuru, the former Deputy Governor of the state; Senator Lee Maeba; and Dr. Gabriel Pidomson, former Secretary to the Rivers ...
Two Individuals Sentenced to Jail for Vandalizing EEDC Property, Police Arrest Four Suspects
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Two Individuals Sentenced to Jail for Vandalizing EEDC Property, Police Arrest Four Suspects

Two individuals, Chinonso Chinaemelu (27) and Okoye Chisom Christian (20), have been sentenced to one-year imprisonment by the Federal High Court of Nigeria in Awka, Anambra State. They were convicted for vandalizing a distribution substation owned by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC, EEDC. Emeka Ezeh, the Head of Corporate Communications at EEDC, announced this development in a statement released on Thursday. The arrests occurred on November 29, 2023, when the Abatete local vigilante group apprehended the culprits while they were in the process of vandalizing the substation in their vicinity. During the same week, a couple known as Mr. and Mrs. Ebuka Umeh was also taken into custody by members of the Isuorji community neighborhood security in Orlu, Imo State. They wer...
Exciting News for EPL Fans: Brentford’s Onyeka Given Green Light to Play Against Manchester United
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Exciting News for EPL Fans: Brentford’s Onyeka Given Green Light to Play Against Manchester United

Great news for Brentford supporters as Frank Onyeka has been given the go-ahead to take on Manchester United this coming Saturday, as reported by NewsNow. Having had to depart Nigeria's squad following the recent friendly match against Ghana, Onyeka's return is eagerly anticipated after addressing a personal issue. Reports from The Standard suggest that the midfielder is set to be part of Brentford's lineup as they prepare to face Manchester United at the Gtech Community Stadium. This development serves as a morale booster for the Bees in their ongoing fight against relegation. Since his comeback from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations just last month, the 26-year-old has been a consistent presence in Brentford's lineup. With 22 league games already under his belt this season unde...
Official Statement Affirms BEDC Board Continuity
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Official Statement Affirms BEDC Board Continuity

Assurances from the management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company clarify that both the management and board of the company remain undissolved, countering speculations circulating in the public domain. Issued by the management and conveyed by Acting Head of Corporate Affairs, Evelyn Gbiwen, the statement rebuts misleading claims surrounding the company. Refuting claims of potential government takeover and management dismissal as reported in national dailies, the statement emphasizes the persistence of the current board and management in steering BEDC towards success. In light of the misrepresentation, the management received numerous inquiries from internal and external stakeholders seeking clarification. The statement iterates the unwavering dedication ...
Beneficiaries of Ogun Educash Transfer Scheme Reach 30,000 Among Tertiary, Primary, and Secondary School Students
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Beneficiaries of Ogun Educash Transfer Scheme Reach 30,000 Among Tertiary, Primary, and Secondary School Students

As part of the ongoing efforts to alleviate the economic challenges facing students, the Ogun State Government has reported that 20,000 students in tertiary institutions nationwide have received a cash transfer of N50,000 through the Educash program. Additionally, 10,000 disadvantaged pupils in primary and secondary schools within the state have also benefited from a N10,000 cash transfer. These announcements were made by Prof Abayomi Arigbabu, the Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, following his oversight of the cash transfer process to public primary and secondary schools in the Ogun West Senatorial District earlier this week. Prof. Arigbabu revealed that more students are expected to benefit from the scheme in the coming week, emphasizing that all elig...
Delta’s Ongoing Pledge to Enhance Security Measures
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Delta’s Ongoing Pledge to Enhance Security Measures

Reaffirming its dedication to fostering peace and security within the region, the Delta State Government continues to prioritize security efforts. During a recent visit to Lagos to study the operational strategies of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Mr. Daniel Mayuku, Chairman of the Delta Security Trust Fund, emphasized the government's commitment to combatting crime effectively since the board's inauguration. Mayuku, in a statement from Asaba on Thursday, reiterated the government's determination to enhance the security landscape of the state. An amp-video-iframe src="https://360playvid.info/slidepleer/videoIframe.html?fn=s1184s" width="16" height="9" layout="responsive" dock="#pv-dock-slot" style=" overflow: visible !important;"> “The state is strategical...
NSCDC Deploys 2500 Personnel in Kaduna for Easter
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NSCDC Deploys 2500 Personnel in Kaduna for Easter

With the directive from the Commandant, CC Lucy Fakoya, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kaduna State has commenced the deployment of 2,500 personnel across the state. The purpose of this deployment is to safeguard lives and property during the Easter festivities and beyond. In a statement released on Thursday by the Public Relations Officers of the command, SC Habeeb Badamasi, it was emphasized that the primary objective of the NSCDC is to ensure the protection of lives, properties, and critical national assets. Hence, the proactive deployment of officers and personnel before Easter is crucial in preventing incidents such as kidnapping, theft, and other criminal activities in the region. Commandant Lucy Fakoya issued a warning to potential troublemakers such as ...
Desperate Plea from Over 100 Death Row Prisoners in Kano Correctional Centres
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Desperate Plea from Over 100 Death Row Prisoners in Kano Correctional Centres

A request for clemency has been made by more than 100 inmates facing the Death Row residing in Kano State Correctional Centres. The plea was directed towards the Kano State Government and the Committee of Propagative of Mercy. Musbahu Lawan Kofar Mata, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano Correctional Center, disclosed in a statement that Suleiman Inuwa, the Controller of Correctional Centers, has already submitted a list of prisoners who have formally sought clemency to the committee. During a visit by the Prerogative of Mercy Committee to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Janguzu, Kano, the Controller presented the lists of inmates seeking clemency to Hajiya Azumi Namadi Bebeji, the Chairperson of the Kano State Prerogative of Mercy Committee. The list included inmates on...
The enduring spirit of Zack Orji: Surviving two brain surgeries – Actors Guild
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The enduring spirit of Zack Orji: Surviving two brain surgeries – Actors Guild

Confirmed by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), veteran actor Zack Orji has successfully undergone two brain surgeries. Emeka Rollas, the national President of AGN, disclosed this reassuring news, emphasizing that Zack is currently in good health. Expressing his dismay at the circulation of false information about Zack's demise, Rollas mentioned the necessity for Zack to undergo a post-surgery examination abroad. "In the era of the internet, there are individuals who seek to gain popularity by spreading baseless rumors. That's why someone woke up one morning claiming Zack had passed away, to which I promptly responded," Rollas stated. "At this moment, Zack is not in a critical state requiring urgent attention. If not for the need for privacy, I could have easily put him on the phone so ...